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NAVIGATION: Until the new Website is launched, please navigate within our site by clicking on the HEADINGS located to the right of the Salvation Army logo, located above (and in the upper left-hand corner) of this homepage content. Some links may become inactive during the changeover process. The Salvation Army of Waukesha-- SINCE 1894!

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DID YOU KNOW?

> The Salvation Army of Waukesha was founded all the way back in 1894?

> That we operate the largest Men's Homeless Shelter in the county?

> That we serve free, hot evening meals to roughly 300 persons per week on three nights?

> That we ALWAYS have free loaves of bread available?

> That every weekday in the summer, we feed free lunches to hundreds of hungry kids?

> That we have an active Women's Ministry that's looking to grow in 2016 and 2017?

> That our husband and wife majors, Deborah and Nelson De La Vergne, are lifelong Salvation Army servants, both ordained ministers, and that Major "De" as we call him, spent 16-days at Ground Zero after the 9-11 attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center?

> Would you be proud to support us?

> Would you be proud to volunteer with us?

> Some of our best volunteers organize a team from work, church, their clubs, their neighbors.

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OUR LATEST DAY-TO-DAY NEWS AND PHOTOS (below)

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WE NEED A LITTLE HELP. YOU GAME? IT'S EASY!!

WHO KNOWS THEIR COMMUNITY REALLY WELL? We're about to print some posters for a grassroots campaign. We need to get the posters up throughout the communities, large and small, of Waukesha County. So, what do we need now?... Solid, good-faith estimates.

It's easy-- simply take a few moments and visually walk in your mind down the streets of your main business district. Count the businesses that might allow a poster to go up. Then, email us that number, your name and the community/area involved, to: andy_smith@usc.salvationarmy.org

WE DON'T WASTE PRECIOUS DOLLARS AT THE SALVATION ARMY. :-) Sure, we could just "print a bunch" and try to get them up, but let's do this efficiently and with some thought. You game? Please don't delay-- we need these numbers pretty quickly: Again, email as soon as you can to: andy_smith@usc.salvationarmy.org As always, THANK YOU!!

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ELECTION DAY IS HERE -- November 8, 2016

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KICK-OFF of CHRISTMAS RED KETTLES . . . 2016 Goal $700,000

Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly, Waukesha Community Foundation President Shelli Marquardt, other dignataries and business leaders, and a nice crowd turned out Saturday, November 5th at Woodman's to witness the kick-off of the 12016 Christmas Red Kettle Campaign. A brass wensembvle provided enterainment and fifty Red Kettle locations across the county were announced. This year's goal between now and Christmas? $700,000 to help fund vital programs that are Doing The Most Good, Helping Those Most In Need in Waukesha County.

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HOW'D YOU SLEEP LAST NIGHT? BUT, DID YOU SLEEP OUTSIDE?!

Nights are getting colder. How would you have slept in last week's overnight deluge of rain . . . if you were a homeless man out doors? Your donations support our operating the largest men's homeless shelter in Waukesha County. We sleep 30-40 men per night, practically EVERY NIGHT. Did you know that? The men .. age 20s to 70s .. can get a hot shower, breakfast, a free hot meal on Tu, Th and Sa evenings, they can wash their clothes, and they can get a good night's sleep in a safe, clean, well-managed facility. It is free of smokers, drugs and alcohol. Your monetary support of our worik, your volunteer support of our work and your prayer support of our work-- founded in Waukesha in 1894-- are all blessings. WE CANNOT BE SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT ALL THREE. With Christian Scripture as our guiding principle, we serve those most in need. Please help us.

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A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS CONCERT VENUE

A MOST SPECTACULAR VENUE for our brass quintet, audience sing-out Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 17th at 2:30pm -- Noble Victory Memorial Chapel at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield. Don't delay in purchasing your tickets at www.showtix4u.com. Come celebrate Christmas 2016 with your very own, Waukesha Salvation Army--SINCE 1894. A GREAT DOUBLE DATE!! Help spread the word!

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TOWER HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETS

Our Community and Worship Center at 445 Madison Street (downtown) is used for meetings by many organizations. Major Nelson De La Vergne explains a potential parking lot project to neighbors near the Waukesha Salvation Army who attended a meeting of the Tower Hill Neighborhood Association Thursday evening.

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SAFE BABYSITTER TRAINING -- October 27th, 2016

SAFE BABYSITTER TRAINING at the Waukesha Salvation Army Corps, 445 Madison Street downtown: Ages 11-14, male and female. Thursday, October 27th from 9:30am-3:00pm, lunch included (Many kids have this day off from school.) Just $20, scholarships available, space is limited -- Registration encouraged by Monday, October 23rd. We will teach the safe and proper care of infants and children, including Infant CPR. Certificate of successful completion. Contact Cheri Winchowky or Rod Morin at 262-547-7367 or by email: rod.morin@usc.salvationarmy.org.

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CHRISTMAS SEASON PREP UNDERWAY

A spirited volunteer crew from First Federal Bank is using this fine early Fall weather to spruce up and repaint the stands to be used for this year's Waukesha County CHRISTMAS RED KETTLE campaign! Planning and prep are in full gear! The Kettle Drive kicks off on Saturday, November 5th! A complete list of locations in Waukesha County is on our website. Thank you for your great work and enthusiasm!

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MARQUETTE AND WAUKESHA SALVATION ARMY

Marquette University's Director of Student Media, Mark Zoromski made a special trip to our downtown Waukesha Corps building and spoke this week to our Youth Ministry's "Character Building Program." It's the Salvation Army's version of the 'scouts' for both boys and girls. Students from 5th grade through high school earn Emblems for achievement and for successfully learning new skills. This Fall, each is working on shooting/presenting a video production. Zoromski is a nationally award-winning TV journalist and university Journalism instructor. Thank you, Mark, for the superb job and for your gracious generosity of time!

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BROOKFIELD ACADEMY WORK DAY -- A BIG HELP!!

Students from Brookfield Academy fulfilled service hours by spending the day helping in the food pantry sorting canned goods, in the Youth Ministry creating bulletin boards for the new school year, and in our worship chapel cleaning woodwork and pews. Thank you very, very much! It was a pleasure to have each of you with us, and your help made our burden lighter! Christian worship services in our chapel at 11am each Sunday. All are welcome!

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A BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF OUR HOME IN WAUKESHA

YOU JUST NEVER KNOW. A local History club, interested in Waukesha, wanted to take aerial shots of downtown and asked if they could please launch a licensed drone from our parking lot just down the hill from the hospital. With proper approvals, we said yes-- and they sent us this! If you've never had the opportunity to visit the Waukesha Corps, our three-story headquarters building was constructed with donated funds in 1996. It houses offices, the Men's Homeless Shelter, the Food Pantry, the Dining Room and Kitchen where we serve three free evening meals each week, our Worship Chapel, our Youth Ministry offices and more! Tours are available and may be scheduled by any local civic, church or school organization. EVERYONE IS WELCOME at our building.

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MAJOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION NOW AT FINAL STAGES

Madison Street in downtown Waukesha (going up the hill to the hospital) has been under reconstruction all Summer. Finally, the double-wide driveway entrance to our Community and Worship Center at 445 Madison Street has been restored, making the area much safer for both drivers and pedestrians. Thank you, City of Waukesha!